Frank Austin
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 8, 1877 in Mound City, Missouri, USA
- Died
- May 13, 1954
- Active Years
- 1922–2007 (86 Years)
- Total Credits
- 67 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Frank Austin (Acting).
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Source [1]: Frank Austin. Known for Acting. 67 credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: October 8, 1877. Death: May 13, 1954 (76 years old). Birthplace: Mound City, Missouri, USA. Also known as: George Franci.
Source [2]: Frank Austin. Actor. Known for: The Monster (1925), Court-Martial (1928), Mona Lisa (1926). Born: 9 October 1877 in Mound City, Missouri, USA. Married to: Kathryn Anne (Kelly) Gutshall. Died: 13 May 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Source [3]: Frank Austin (actor). Dates: October 9, 1877 – May 13, 1954. American character actor. Prolific work in more than 120 Hollywood films from 1917 through 1950. Born: George Francis A.
Name: Frank Austin (also known as George Franci or George Francis A).
Profession: American character actor.
Birth: October 8 or 9, 1877 (Sources differ: [1] says Oct 8, [2] and [3] say Oct 9), Mound City, Missouri, USA.
Death: May 13, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Career: Prolific work in more than 120 Hollywood films from 1917 through 1950. Known for The Monster (1925), Court-Martial (1928), and Mona Lisa (1926).
Personal: Married to Kathryn Anne (Kelly) Gutshall.
Career overview
Topic: Career overview of Frank Austin (Acting).
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Source [1]: Frank Austin (TMDB). Known for acting. 67 credits. Gender: Male. Birthday: October 8, 1877. Death: May 13, 1954 (76 years old). Birthplace: Mound City, Missouri, USA. Also known as George Franci.
Source [2]: Frank Austin (IMDb). Actor/Soundtrack. Known for: The Monster (1925), Court-Martial (1928), Mona Lisa (1926). Married to Kathryn Anne (Kelly) Gutshall. Born: 9 October 1877 in Mound City, Missouri, USA. Died: 13 May 1954 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Source [3]: Frank Austin (Grokipedia). American character actor. Best known for work in more than 120 Hollywood films spanning from 1917 through 1950. Born: October 9, 1877. Died: May 13, 1954. Born George Francis A.
Name/Identity: Frank Austin, also known as George Franci or George Francis A.
Profession: American character actor.
Career Span: 1917 through 1950.
Volume of work: More than 120 Hollywood films (Source 3) or 67 known credits (Source 1). Note: I will mention the range provided in Source 3 as it is specific about the film count and span.
Notable Works: The Monster (1925), Court-Martial (1928), and Mona Lisa (1926).
Personal details (if relevant to career/bio): Born October 8 or 9, 1877, in Mound City, Missouri. Died May 13, 1954, in Los Angeles, California. Married to Kathryn Anne (Kelly) Gutshall.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Career Span.
Frank Austin was an American character actor. Also known as George Franci or George Francis A, he was active in the film industry for several decades. His work in Hollywood spanned from 1917 through 1950, during which time he appeared in more than 120 films.
Paragraph 2: Notable Works and Personal Details.
Austin is recognized for his roles in films such as The Monster in 1925, Mona Lisa in 1926, and Court-Martial in 1928. He was born on October 8 or 9, 1877, in Mound City, Missouri, USA. He was married to Kathryn Anne (Kelly) Gutshall. Austin died on May 13, 1954, in Los Angeles, California, USA, at the age of 76.
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67 titles- Onionhead (2007) as Onionhead
- Arizona Territory (1950) as Jud - The Assayer
- Jiggs and Maggie in Court (1948) as Mr. Beaton, an Attorney
- The Sea of Grass (1947) as Second Station Agent (uncredited)
- Trail Street (1947) as Farmer (uncredited)
- The Harvey Girls (1946) as Rancher (uncredited)
- Christmas Holiday (1944) as Jury Member (uncredited)
- Batman (1943) as Hotel Clerk
- Sleepy Lagoon (1943) as Wolf Man (uncredited)
- Fired Wife (1943) as Bartender
- The Spoilers (1942) as Townsman (uncredited)
- Private Snuffy Smith (1942) as Saul - Cindy's Father
- All That Money Can Buy (1941) as Spectator (uncredited)
- Hellzapoppin' (1941) as Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Swamp Water (1941) as Fred Ulm
- Riders of Death Valley (1941) as Chuckawalla Charlie Morgan [Ch. 1]
- Twilight on the Trail (1941) as Steve Farley, old prospector
- When the Daltons Rode (1940) as Townsman
- Cafe Hostess (1940) as Peddler
- Spring Parade (1940) as Customer
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Inventor (uncredited)
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Neighbor (uncredited)
- The Arkansas Traveler (1938) as Pessimistic Hobo
- True Confession (1937) as Caretaker (uncredited)
- Wells Fargo (1937) as Toothless Miner
- Larceny on the Air (1937) as Henchman (uncredited)
- Mountain Justice (1937) as Townsman at Church Meeting
- Paradise Express (1937) as Farmer at Meeting (uncredited)
- Young Dynamite (1937) as Endenberry / Doc Clark
- Song of Revolt (1937) as Listener at Baron's (uncredited)
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) as George Rankin (uncredited)
- Sutter's Gold (1936) as Settler-Miner in Bar
- She Couldn't Take It (1935) as Railroad Attendant
- It's A Small World (1935) as Minor Role (uncredited)
- Music in the Air (1934) as Peasant (uncredited)
- Another Wild Idea (1934) as Betty's Father
- Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) as Winton's Valet (Uncredited)
- The Cabin in the Cotton (1932) as Tenant Farmer (uncredited)
- Yoo-Hoo (1932) as Orphan's Home owner
- Sealskins (1932) as Boarding House Manager (uncredited)
- Extra! Extra! (1932) as Butler
- Bad Girl (1931) as Upstairs Tenement Neighbor (uncredited)
- The Range Feud (1931) as Jed Biggers
- House of Mystery (1931) as Higgins - the Butler
- Haunted at Midnight (1931) as Butler Franz
- The Laurel-Hardy Murder Case (1930) as Butler (uncredited)
- Night of Goblins (1930) as Butler
- The Drifter (1929) as Seth Martin
- Hotter Than Hot (1929)
- Ruby Lips (1929)
- The Terror (1928) as Cotton
- The Desert Bride (1928) as Beggar
- Court Martial (1928) as President Lincoln
- The First Auto (1927) as Jor Saunders
- Almost Human (1927) as Jim Bowen
- Hoodoo Ranch (1926)
- Sea Horses (1926) as Cheadle
- Sweet Adeline (1926)
- Code of the Northwest (1926) as Sandy McKenna
- Snowed In (1926) as J.B. Swinnerton
- The Monster (1925) as Rigo
- The Desert Demon (1925) as Dad Randall
- The Circus Cyclone (1925) as Joe Dokes
- The Golden Trail (1925) as Steve Prater
- Riding for Life (1925) as Sandy McPherson
- Robin Hood (1922) as Friar
- The Secret of Black Mountain (1917) as George Cooper
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frank Austin best known for?
Frank Austin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Harvey Girls (1946), The Spoilers (1942), Twilight on the Trail (1941), Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939).
When and where was Frank Austin born?
Frank Austin was born on October 8, 1877 in Mound City, Missouri, USA. They passed away on May 13, 1954.
How many credits does Frank Austin have?
Frank Austin has accumulated over 67 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1922 to 2007.
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Subject: Frank Austin (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided sources. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word Count Target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Frank Austin. Known for Acting. 67 credits. Gender...
Frank Austin by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939) as Inventor (uncredited) — aged about 61
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Neighbor (uncredited) — aged about 60
- Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936) as George Rankin (uncredited) — aged about 58
- The Harvey Girls (1946) as Rancher (uncredited) — aged about 68
- Mystery of the Wax Museum (1933) as Winton's Valet (Uncredited) — aged about 55
- Robin Hood (1922) as Friar — aged about 44
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